Originally Posted by martureo

There's still quite a few brands out there. Derby (I hate these), Wilkinson Sword, Bigfoot, Feather (personal favorite), Personna, Astra, etc. The good ones are either from Japan or Solingen, Germany. I rarely cut myself or have any nicks/dots. If I do cut myself its gonna bleed and because it's a straight, thin cut the wound heals in a day or two.

I can go a week or two without a problem but I usually change out blades every four shaves.

Any reason? I always shave AFTER showering so my whiskers have been softened. If I didn't shower I'll prep with a very hot, soaked washcloth against my face for a few minutes. I can shave with about anything but the prep, not the blade or the soap/cream is what makes the biggest difference. I can't get as close or as less of an irritated shave with cartridges as I can with a single or double blade but even then prep is the key.